complicating
Advanced/kɑːmplɪkeɪt/
- verb
- to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand
complicating in a sentence
- “Complicating matters is the fact that Beijing and Tokyo have yet to consent the precise area in dispute.”
- “It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.”
- “The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.”
- “These new rules have complicated the tax system even further.”
What does “complicating” mean?
complicating (verb) means to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand. It is pronounced /kɑːmplɪkeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "complicating" mean?
- complicating (verb) means: to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand
- How do you pronounce "complicating"?
- "complicating" is pronounced /kɑːmplɪkeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "complicating" in a sentence?
- Here is "complicating" used in a sentence: Complicating matters is the fact that Beijing and Tokyo have yet to consent the precise area in dispute.
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